Disney+ vs HBO
Disney+ vs HBO, compared side by side on 12 data points: what each one does, how big it is, what it has raised, the tech running each site, and what users report. We score both out of 100 on traction, team and visibility: Disney+ is on 4/100 and HBO on 67/100.
Where each one leads
Disney+
Leads on none of the measures we hold for both companies.
HBO
- our overall score: 67/100 against 4/100
- agent readiness: 49/100 against 38/100
At a glance
| Measure | Disney+ | HBO |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A direct-to-consumer streaming service offering movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. | Premium television network and streaming service offering acclaimed original series, movies, and documentaries. |
| Category | Streaming Services, Entertainment, Media, Streaming | Media, Entertainment, Streaming Service, Television Network |
| Sells toBusiness model | B2C | B2C |
| Offering | Platform | Platform |
| Founded | 2019 | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Burbank, United States | New York, United States |
| Status | Active | Active |
Size, funding and growth
| Measure | Disney+ | HBO |
|---|---|---|
| Total funding | Not published | $8.0B |
| Latest round | Not published | Private |
| Valuation | Not published | $10B |
StartupHub scores
Our own 0-100 ratings. They measure company strength and site quality, not which product suits you.
| Measure | Disney+ | HBO |
|---|---|---|
| StartupHub scoreOur 0-100 rating | 4/100 | 67/100 |
| Traction | Not published | 40/100 |
| Team | Not published | 50/100 |
| Search visibility | 13/100 | 15/100 |
| Quality | Not published | 90/100 |
| Agent readinessHow well an AI agent can read and act on the site | F (38/100) | D (49/100) |
| Domain ratingLink authority, 0-100 | 90/100 | 86/100 |
Technology
Detected on each public site, so it reflects the marketing stack as well as the product.
| Measure | Disney+ | HBO |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Google Cloud | Not detected |
| Frameworks | Next.js, Tailwind CSS | Next.js, Bootstrap |
Disney+ vs HBO: common questions
Which is better, Disney+ or HBO?
On our 0-100 score HBO rates higher (67/100 against 4/100). The score weights traction, team, visibility and profile completeness, so it reflects company strength rather than which product suits you. We compare the two on 12 data points above: read the rows that match what you are buying for.
How do Disney+ and HBO compare on the numbers?
HBO leads on our overall score (67/100 against 4/100), agent readiness (49/100 against 38/100).
Read the full Disney+ review and pricing or the HBO review and pricing. You can also browse other Disney+ alternatives we track.